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  • Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book: Three Parts in One Volume

    by Cyril Pearson ...
    In Albert Dürer’s day, as in Milton’s, “melancholy” meant thoughtfulness, and on this ground we find on his woodcut, “Melancholia, or the Genius of the Industrial Science of Mechanics,” a very early instance of a Magic Square, showing that Puzzles had a recognised place in mental gymnastics four hundred years ago. ... Read more

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  • Pictured Puzzles and Word Play: A Companion to the Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book

    by Cyril Pearson ...
    Can you discover by anagram what the ape is saying to the elephant, from this descriptive sentence? A sly tree-ape, he tries a rum telephone. Exactly the same letters must be used. Two words in our region of puzzledom pose, And claim, through the passage of years That neither the pages of Johnson disclose, While either in Murray appears. ... Read more

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  • Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book

    by Cyril Pearson ...
    Series series Classics To Go
    Excerpt: "Riddle - In the ears of young and old, I repeat what I am told; and they hear me, old and young, though I have no busy tongue. When a thunder-clap awakes me, not a touch of terror takes me; Yet so tender is my ear, that the softest sound I fear. Call me not with bated breath, for a whisper is my death. - Solution: Echo". ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Pictured Puzzles and Word Play

    Enriched edition. A Companion to the Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book

    by A. Cyril Pearson, Adrian Weaver ...
    In "Pictured Puzzles and Word Play," A. Cyril Pearson crafts a delightful amalgamation of visual and verbal art that engages the reader's imagination and intellect. This volume intricately weaves together illustrated puzzles, riddles, and word games, providing a unique literary style that blends playful language with vibrant imagery. Set against the backdrop of contemporary puzzles and games, ... Read more

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  • Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book

    Three Parts in One Volume

    by Various ...
    The "Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book" is a remarkable compilation of curated puzzles that reflect the intellectual and cultural zeitgeist of the 20th century. Employing a literary style rich in clarity and accessibility, this anthology encompasses a diverse array of puzzles, including crosswords, logic problems, and word games, each designed to challenge and stimulate the mind. The book ... Read more

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    Uncanny Tales (Unabridged)

    by et al. Cyril Arthur Pearson ...
    Narrated by Craig Webster, Colleen Gunderson, Griselda Jara ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 13 min

    Prepare to be captivated by a realm of the extraordinary in "Uncanny Tales (Unabridged)." This captivating collection of stories, meticulously curated by Cyril Arthur Pearson and other literary luminaries, transports you to a world where the boundaries of reality blur. From spine-tingling tales of the supernatural to mind-bending explorations of the unknown, each narrative weaves a spell that will ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • Complete Works of Gerard Manley Hopkins (Delphi Classics)

    by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 12 - Delphi Poets Series
    Gerard Manley Hopkins' experimental use of prosody and imagery has earned him the posthumous fame of being a daring innovator in a period dominated by traditional verse. The Delphi Poets Series edition of Hopkins offers the complete poetical works, with beautiful illustrations and a treasure trove of prose works to complement the poetry. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Lost Words

    A Feast of Forgotten Words, Their Origins and Their Meanings

    by Pete May ...
    Philip Howard's legendary 'Lost Words' column has been appearing weekly in The Times for many years, wittily illuminating a raft of the most obscure, esoteric words the English language has to offer. At the same time, his 'Word Watching' puzzles have provided readers with the chance to pit their lexicographical skill against his tongue-in-cheek multiple-choice conundrums. This unique collection, ... Read more

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  • Vintage Games with Letters and Numbers

    by Various ...
    A fascinating collection of some fifty brain teasing games and puzzles using letters and numbers. These have been gleaned from Victorian times and earlier and are guaranteed to provide many hours of family entertainment. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. ... Read more

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  • The Canterbury Puzzles and Other Curious Problems

    by Henry Ernest Dudeney ...
    Henry Ernest Dudeney (1857–1930) was an English author and mathematician who specialised in logic puzzles and mathematical games. He is known as one of the country's foremost creators of puzzles. The Canterbury Puzzles and Other Curious Problems is a 1907 mathematical puzzle book by Henry Dudeney. The first part of the book features a series of puzzles based on the characters from The Canterbury ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Delphi Classics)

    by A. E. Housman, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 1 - Delphi Poets Series
    The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of A. E. Housman, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Housman's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the ... Read more

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  • Beauty and the Beast - And Other Tales of Love in Unexpected Places (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World)

    Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World

    by Amelia Carruthers ...
    Illustrated by Various ...
    Series Book 4 - Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World Series
    Discover an enchanting collection of seven adaptations of the classic romantic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, collated from around the world.A tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast, is the perfect example of the magic of boundless love. Adored for centuries, it is known worldwide for its timeless message that true love goes beyond appearance. Encapsulating seven wonderful versions of the ... Read more

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